Dual SIM Tray Attachment

Hello, I currently own two phones - and would like them to combine into one. I live in the United States - and the only option to do this is to use an eSIM with my iPhone X. The problem with this is that the eSIM is not supported in the different countries I travel to - so it will not work. Apple sells a Dual SIM phone that has a SIM tray that can hold two SIMS - they sell these in Hong Kong, China. This is because the eSIM does not work over there. My questions are as follows:

  1. Can I buy a Dual SIM Tray online and will it be compatible with my United States iPhone X? This means will my iPhone be able to register that is has two SIM cards in the tray, and therefore work on my different SIM networks?
  2. If my United States phone cannot be compatible with the Dual SIM Tray - how can I buy a phone from Hong Kong without traveling over there?


Once again, the eSIM is out of question - I need the phone to be able to hold 2 SIM cards inside the SIM slot. I will attach a photo of the dual SIM card Tray attachment.

iPhone XS

Posted on Aug 10, 2019 3:32 PM

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Aug 10, 2019 4:38 PM in response to deggie

Great this answers my question wonderfully. Last Question!

Let's say I go to China and get the iPhone XS Max and I put my 2 SIM cards in it. Those SIM cards will still be compatible with my carriers anywhere in the world - as long as I'm within range? Not just compatible with the satellites in Hong Kong, China or Macau?

Aug 10, 2019 4:41 PM in response to Loigu

iPhones don't use satellites. They will be compatible with the carrier that has a cell repeater within your range. Once you are out of range it will no longer work. If you are in a country where that carrier does not do business you will not have service. There are very few carriers that operate everywhere in the world, make sure you buy an unlocked model iPhone.

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